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Add 98/6 and 56/70

1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 56/70

98/6 + 56/70 is 257/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    98/6 = 98 × 35/6 × 35 = 3430/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/210 + 168/210 = 3430 + 168/210 = 3598/210
  5. 3598/210 simplified gives 257/15
  6. So, 98/6 + 56/70 = 257/15
    In mixed form: 172/15

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